In the city of dreams, where hopes are sold
A story unfolds that's silver and gold
But beneath the lights, there's a longing inside
A hidden pain that's hard to hide
On the dance floor, bodies moving in time
But behind the laughter, a tear falls in line
Fake smiles and painted faces everywhere
But inside their hearts, a sadness they can't bear
Painted smiles, hiding all the tears
Dancing through the pain, living with the fears
In this world of make-believe, we play our parts
But deep down, we're broken hearts
Every single day, I hear another lie
All this deception just makes me want to cry
You say you'll change, but it's just a disguise
I'm tired of the games, I'm saying my goodbyes
You promised the world but you were too kind
I should've seen the signs, but I was too blind
You played with my heart, left me behind
I'm picking up the pieces, starting to find
Painted smiles, hiding all the tears
Dancing through the pain, living with the fears
In this world of make-believe, we play our parts
But deep down, we're broken hearts